Harris v. . Moody

Two questions are presented for consideration and determination upon this appeal. 1. Whether jettisoned goods stowed on the deck of a steamer are entitled to the benefit of general average. 2. Whether the particular species of property belonging to the plaintiffs in this action, and retained by the defendants, is liable to contribute for the general average loss. These questions will be considered in the order stated.

By the Rhodian Law, as cited in the Pandects, if goods were thrown overboard, in a case of extreme peril, to lighten and save the ship, the loss being incurred for the common…